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Erin Walsh

Erin Walsh is a Boston sports fan through and through. She graduated Summa Cum Laude from Bridgewater State University and currently is in pursuit of her Master's Degree in Journalism from Northeastern University. Follow her on Twitter @ewalsh90.

NBA will require referees to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19

Referees who choose not to be vaccinated and are not exempt will not be allowed to work any games during the 2021-22 season. 

Dolphins, Panthers trade finalists for Texans QB Deshaun Watson?

There are rumblings that a Watson trade could come sooner than later. 

Kevin Love has no interest in negotiating buyout with Cavaliers

A buyout would save the Cavs some money and allow Love to sign as a free agent elsewhere, but it appears the five-time All-Star wants to finish out the remainder of his contract, which has two years and  $60 million remaining. 

Ravens trade OL Greg Mancz to Dolphins for late-round pick swap

The Ravens signed Greg Mancz this offseason, but he was unlikely to make the final cut to 53 players on Tuesday afternoon.

Steelers' Mike Tomlin: Dwayne Haskins' last performance before cuts wasn't what we wanted

Teams must trim their rosters to 53 players by Tuesday afternoon, and Haskins could very well be searching for a new home next week.

49ers' Trent Williams claims Nick Bosa will be better than ever in 2021 after recovering from torn ACL

Nick Bosa is expected to be ready for Week 1 of the 2021 season after recovering from a torn ACL, and Trent Williams believes it'll be his best year yet. 

Usain Bolt thinks Chiefs' Tyreek Hill is 'probably scared' to wager Super Bowl ring on race

Bolt and Hill have had a back-and-forth about who would win if they raced. 

Jaguars trade Gardner Minshew to Eagles for conditional sixth-round pick

In two seasons with the Jags, Minshew went 7-13, completing 62.9% of his passes for 5,530 yards and 37 touchdowns against 11 interceptions. 

Jerry Jones thinks Tony Romo should be first-ballot Hall of Famer

Dallas Cowboys owner and general manager Jerry Jones believes that Tony Romo should be inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame next year. 

Paris Saint-Germain eyeing Erling Haaland as Kylian Mbappe replacement?

Manchester United, Manchester City, Real Madrid and Bayern Munich are reportedly set to bid for Haaland next summer as well.

Utility man Marwin Gonzalez returns to Astros on minors deal

The signing comes after the Boston Red Sox designated Gonzalez for assignment earlier this month. The Venezuelan hit .202/.281/.285 with two home runs and 20 RBI in 77 games for the Red Sox.

Sabres star Jack Eichel switches agents, now represented by Pat Brisson

Brisson is one of the biggest agents in hockey, representing players such as Sidney Crosby, Patrick Kane, Nathan MacKinnon, Jack Hughes and Cole Caufield. 

White Sox activate catcher Yasmani Grandal from IL after knee surgery

Chicago White Sox catcher Yasmani Grandal has been activated from the 10-day injured list.

76ers 'prepared' to start season with Ben Simmons

While there still are several suitors for Ben Simmons, it appears the Philadelphia 76ers do not expect to move him anytime soon. 

Cavaliers acquire Lauri Markkanen in three-team trade with Bulls, Trail Blazers

Markkanen will sign a four-year, $67 million deal as part of the move to Cleveland.

Tigers slugger Miguel Cabrera plans to retire after 2023 season

The 38-year-old recently became the 28th player in Major League Baseball history to hit 500 home runs and is just 42 hits away from 3,000.

Manchester United officially announce return of Cristiano Ronaldo

Ronaldo played for Manchester United from 2003-09, his only stint in the Premier League.

Eight-time Pro Bowl QB Philip Rivers wins high school coaching debut

Rivers was hired as the team's coach in 2020, with the plan for him to take over whenever his playing days in the NFL were over.

Aaron Rodgers: It's 'championship or disappointment' for Packers in 2021

Rodgers added that it's not just about his own situation but also about several other players who will become free agents in 2022.

Manchester United make official bid for Juventus star Cristiano Ronaldo

Ronaldo reportedly told his agent, Jorge Mendes, he's "open" to joining Man United. A potential deal could tie him to the club until June 2023. 

Report: 'Growing buzz' around NFL that 49ers should start Trey Lance over Jimmy Garoppolo

The fact that Lance is in contention for the starting job is surprising. He was raw coming out of North Dakota St. and didn't even play in 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic. 

Former Pro Bowl QB Jameis Winston named Saints' starting quarterback

The former Bucs QB competed with Taysom Hill for the starting job this summer. He has much more experience and Saints head coach Sean Payton enjoys using Hill as a running back, receiver and special teams player. 

Sony Michel 'was surprised' Patriots traded him to Rams

The 26-year-old has the opportunity to thrive in L.A. with Cam Akers sidelined due to a torn Achilles. He could be the team's top running back.

Cowboys restructure three-time Pro Bowl RB Ezekiel Elliott's contract

Elliott, who was drafted fourth overall in 2016, is under contract through 2026 after signing a six-year, $90 million deal with the Cowboys in Sept. 2019.

Massimiliano Allegri confirms Cristiano Ronaldo wants to leave Juventus

Ronaldo's future with Juventus has been up in the air over the last week after he asked the club to leave him on the bench instead of starting him against Udinese because he wants a move away.